What’s InsideFebruary is the month of love. Our cover story featuring Shane, Boris and Daisy is a testament to the power of love and its ability to transform both dog and human lives.

Fostering makes a world of difference to dogs that need a little extra help to get home. Shasta’s world and self-confidence were rocked when her human passed away. Read about her long journey home and how a devoted foster family helped her on page 6.

On page 5, we update you on the status of the 19 Labrador Retrievers rescued from Oregon and the role you can play in putting an end to puppy mill breeding and the suffering it causes.

And 2020 marks our 20th Year celebra-tion! It takes more than wishes to turn dreams into reality. We share some of the lessons we have learned and key milestones on page 3. We would not have gotten to this point without your support. Please read about this year’s Fund of Love campaign on page 4 and the vital difference your gifts make. Please help if you can. Thank y ou!

You can help us to expand our reach by sharing our newsletter with friends, family and co-workers! Thank you!

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PLEASE PASS ALONG!

Beat back a terminal diagnosis. Reclaim a withered body. Heal broken hearts. That’s what love will do. This February — the month of love and valentines — we bring you three stories that demonstrate the power of love in transforming dog and human lives.

Shane

Shane was a survivor of the 2018 Camp Fire. His humans lost their home and found themselves unable to find shelter for themselves, much less their dog. With heavy hearts, they surrendered Shane to Homeward Bound at the age of 12, so he could find safety, shelter, and, hopefully, love. At the same time, a recently retired gentleman named Keith came to Homeward Bound to volunteer some of his free time. No sooner did he finish his dog-walking training than he met and fell head-over-heels in love with

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What Love Will DoBY: Audrey Farrington

Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc. is an all-volunteer organization which rescues and heals displaced, abandoned, and homeless Golden Retrievers and Golden mixes, regardless of their age or health. Homeward Bound secures safe, loving homes through a com-prehensive adoption program, and also provides lifetime sanctuary for Goldens that cannot be adopted.

Homeward Bound also provides education on proper animal care and on the benefits of, and need for, rescue and sanctuary. In the event of a disaster, Homeward Bound will provide assistance to other rescue groups and the families of dogs impacted by the disaster.

Homeward Bound will continue to serve as a model rescue organiza-tion, addressing animal welfare needs throughout California and neighboring states, and strives to be a national leader in rescue, sanctuary and education.

DOGS RESCUED IN 2019

386

VET EXPENSES IN 2019 $330,000

Our Mission

A Message From Our PresidentEvery great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. ~ Harriet Tubman

I’ve been told I dream big. It’s true. Some people see it as an affliction. It’s been a bless-ing to me. A desk job was never for Michael or for me. The bargain we made to our dog Chelsea when she was hit by a car – your survival and recovery for our lives devoted to rescue – was one we gladly made. This work has given us purpose and has enriched our lives.

To accommodate my big dreams, I have had to learn to use another “D” word – delegate. The truth is, no one could sustain the pace and list of projects required to keep this dream in motion alone – and we certainly could not have saved almost 9,500 lives.

A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. ~ Colin Powell

I have learned that delegation is a good thing (truth be told, I have to remind myself daily!). It has helped us to build a strong bench of capable people in our all-volunteer organization. They come from all walks of life, bringing their talents, determination, and dedication to every aspect of our operation: dog care, transport, facilities, finances, fund-raising, office management, and so much more. We could not do it without them.

Our Board not only oversees and guides, they are also each deeply involved in one or more aspects of our operation, which strengthens their understanding – and our capacity.

The area I hold close is the work of healing and ensuring the health of our charges. Working side-by-side with our devoted Dr. Codde, we have developed a lasting friendship beyond our shared passion for rescue, and I am forever grateful for her years of donated time and dedication.

Our supporters are the foundation on which our growth has been sustained. Quite simply, your gifts make our mission possible. As we begin our 20th year, I want to offer my heart-felt thanks and appreciation to all of you. You truly are the heart of Homeward Bound.

Sincerely,

Jody Jones, President

20 Years: Celebrating the Journey20 years. That’s a long time for a rescue organization to endure. The milestones below mark our journey; they are tangible reminders of what we have accomplished together. But it takes more than bricks and boards and machines to build an organization recognized nationally within the rescue community for the quality and depth of services and care it provides.

To grow from a small home-based opera-tion to what we are today takes determi-nation, heart, and endurance. We have learned many lessons along the way. Here are a few: Follow your dream.

Homeward Bound was founded in the year 2000, based on a dream and a promise made to our founders’ beloved Golden, Chelsea: her miracle recovery for a life devoted to rescue. With the help of countless volunteers, we have made this dream a reality. From eight acres of countryside, we have carved out a peace-ful sanctuary where the dogs can run, play, train, and be loved on their journey to their forever homes. For those whose special needs or health issues make them unlikely to be adopted, they are welcome to live out their lives with us in security and dignity.

Believe in your vision.

All along the way, people have told us that we must adopt a paid-employee model. We have resisted at every turn. Home-ward Bound is an all-volunteer organiza-tion. People are here for their passion and devotion to the dogs and our mission. It’s as simple as that. Their labor of love has built and maintained a beautiful facility that is the envy of many other rescue or-ganizations. Our volunteers have donated hundreds of thousands of hours and, in doing so, have saved us significant expense. It is one of the reasons why we can dedicate 88% of all funds raised for the direct support of the dogs.

Greet each new challenge with optimism.

You get nowhere believing you can’t. Every single day brings a fresh challenge. When we think we have seen it all, we are surprised by something completely unexpected. It doesn’t mean that we will always succeed, but we are committed to doing our best and, most importantly, to try. With our volunteers raising us up and our supporters backing, we are able to

say, “yes, we can.” That ability has made all the difference in nearly 9,500 dogs’ lives.

Follow the Golden Rule.

Treat others as you want to be treated. It’s how we work together; how we teach respect for the dogs and allow them to tell us what they need and want; and it is how we deal with every surrender. Life takes unexpected turns. People make bad choices out of ignorance. Instead of judging, we say, “thank you.” Thank you for entrusting your dog with us. Thank you for the opportunity to help. Thank you for letting us give this dog a chance at the life it needs and deserves.

Celebrate.

The bonds created by our shared love of dogs grow deep and strong. Every “going home” photo is cause for celebration. Ev-ery step forward for a dog with extraordi-nary medical challenges is an opportunity to cheer. Every barrier we help a dog with emotional or behavioral challenges break through is a chance for hope. And, as the years roll by and we say goodbye to dogs we have loved and lost, we have another reason to lean on each other, shed tears, and celebrate the joy they brought to our lives.

This year, as we mark our 20th year of helping dogs on their journeys home, we celebrate you – our volunteers, support-ers, and friends for making this dream a reality. Thank you.

2000 Our founding.

Let’s move to the country!

2002 Fencing &

Converted Barn - room to run and

safe places to rest

2006 Donated Therapy

Pool - for play and healh

2007 Shop &

Outbuildings -tools to grow

2009 Vet Clinic & Instruments -

for healthy dogs!

2010 Training Pavilion -

a place to learntogether

2012 Memorial Garden -

a place to remember

2013 Kitchen Rennovation - clean and efficient

for hungry pups

2014 Puppy Palace & Pup Path -

to grow and go for walks

2017 Playgroups

Introduced - where dogs teach dogs

2018 Additional Kennel & Office Rennovations - nope...it never ends!

2020Yards, Fencing and Shade Structures...

we begin again!

2016 Kennel & Sugar

Shack Acre Rennovations - for health and safety

100% Volunteer- Powered!

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Homeward Bound helps hundreds of dogs on their journeys home each year. Because we are one of the few Golden rescues in the nation with a facility, we can take dogs regardless of their age or health; dogs that might not otherwise be saved. Last year, 386 dogs came to us for help – a 27% increase over the prior year. Our veterinary expenses topped $300,000 representing more than half of our total costs.

This year began with a rush of dogs with medical needs: two with diabetes, one with Hydrocephalus (water on the brain), one with urinary incontinence, a mast-cell tumor, an amputation, and one hit by a car who will be at least a six month project.

Each year, we ask for your support of our Fund of Love. This fund, along with its matching campaign, the Double the Gold Challenge, help to ensure that we can meet the dogs’ medical needs each year. They also provide the ongoing support of nearly 100 dogs in permanent foster so they can be home - or in sanctuary with us at Homeward Bound.

This year’s featured dog is Red, one of our sanctuary dogs. He and his posse

It would be a stretch to say that Red trusts anyone, but he comes close to trusting Tatia, a devoted volunteer. She spent many months working with him to the point of finally being able to take him for a walk – if reluctantly. He learned to relax enough to finally gain some needed weight. Now, Red allows Tatia to brush and groom him, and he is doted on by a small army of volunteers who bring cookie offerings that are anxiously awaited and accepted.

Red turns 15 this year. He has been our permanent resident for eight years now where he is safe, comfortable, and sur-rounded by the company he loves best: dogs. He will remain with us for as long as he lives. And he is not alone in the sup-port we provide.

were living feral on a large rural property in Oregon. When Red was seven, they were literally rounded up and roped by cowboys on horseback, taken to a barn, and adopted out to a public who clearly had no idea what it meant to turn a feral dog into a family dog. Reports are that most disappeared again. The woman who adopted Red quickly understood what she had gotten into. Realizing that she could not keep this terrified dog safe, she sur-rendered him to us in 2012.

Red immediately took up residence in our Senior Yard known affectionately as Sugar Shack Acres. There, he felt safe in the company of other dogs. For his own good, we had to trick him to get his basic checkup and vaccinations done. It took many months of tiny baby steps with a leash left on him full-time to even approach him. Always on watch, he never fully slept. You can imagine the stress and exhaustion.

Help Us Build A Very Special “Fund of Love”

Red: Sanctuary Dog

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Currently, there are 93 dogs in permanent foster care. Through this program, dogs with ongoing medical needs are perma-nent members of their new families but remain in our program so we can provide their medical care for life. Another five dogs remain with us in sanctuary. These are dogs, like Red, who, because of their extraordinary needs, are unlikely to be adopted. They live out their lives in the safety and security of their own private residence and yard, surrounded by love. We are able to give dogs like Red and the others in permanent foster or sanctu-ary the ongoing care they need because of your generous donations. We can’t do it without you. Will you please join us in our mission to continue providing the best care possible for deserving dogs like Red by helping us to build our Fund of Love?

The minimum donation for this fund is $250. You can choose to donate a greater amount, or you can endow the entire fund. Fund of Love, which runs through February and March, provides the impor-tant matching funds for our Double the Gold Challenge which is held in April and May. 100% of the proceeds of Fund of Love and Double the Gold Challenge are dedicated to providing medical care for the hundreds of dogs we rescue each year, and ongoing support of those in per-manent foster or sanctuary. Support like yours makes our mission possible.

To receive a Fund of Love packet, or for more information, please contact Lea Kachler-Leake at lea@homewardbound-goldens.org, or visit our website at www.hbgrr.org. And Thank You!

Oregon Lab Rescue UpdateBehind human failing, due to age or ill-ness, can often be found animal suffering. Neighbors close their eyes; family may not be present to see. But as a purchaser of a puppy, you have the ability to act – perhaps saving human and canine lives.Most of you know that Homeward Bound acted to bring 19 breeding Labrador Retrievers to safety in November 2019. We spared you the description or photos of their living conditions. Suffice to say, it was the worst our team had seen – and they have seen a lot.

What may have begun years ago as a simple home breeding operation had be-come something else entirely, and these dogs needed to get to safety - immedi-ately. All the dogs and puppies were sold as AKC-registered. You would have asked “How?” So did we. Had purchasers of the puppies over the years followed one simple ASPCA or Hu-mane Society recommended best practice – this would have been brought to light years ago.

Today, all 19 of these incredible dogs are safe, home, and loved. Others are not so lucky. If you follow no other step in your

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7495 Natomas Rd. Elverta, CA 95626p. 916-655-1410 f. 916-655-3410homewardboundgoldens.org

Tax ID No. 68-0442702

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jody Jones, President Carolyn Unger, Secretary Judy Kent, Treasurer Jim Bakker Lori BurkeMarlene Clarke

Dr. Justina Codde Audrey FarringtonJennifer GeorgeDeb HaggertyJaclyn PowellAnna SchweissingerScott Wolcott

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Shane. A pending adoption was set while we removed some of Shane’s lumps and bumps. When the lab results came back, we discovered that Shane’s tumor was cancerous and would likely return. It did not deter Keith in the slightest.

With his diagnosis and age, Shane was admitted to our Permanent Foster pro-gram so we could ensure his medical care while he went home to the love and sup-port of his new Dad. The expectation was that their time together would be short; were we ever wrong!

A year later, Shane and Keith are still together. He is doted on and completely spoiled – as it should be! He comes to visit and sees the vet regularly. But mostly, they take and enjoy each day as it comes.

Boris

Boris traveled halfway around the world to find safety at Homeward Bound. How he survived the trip given his emaciated and weakened body is a miracle in itself. Arriving in early September 2019, we weren’t sure he would make it through the first day, but Boris showed remarkable re-silience. At only 46 pounds, he was more than a third under his ideal weight. A vet check reconfirmed that there was nothing wrong with him that good food and care would not fix. While we could supply both, what Boris needed most was a calm and quiet environment where the calories go-ing in would not be immediately shed due to the stress of kennel housing. Because his stomach was so shrunken, he needed to be fed tiny amounts throughout the day. Oh – and then there was the housetrain-ing issue. We thought this might be a tough bill to fill, but we are blessed with adopter angels.

A family with a long track record of adopt-ing rescue dogs had applied looking for a middle-aged dog who could fit in with their pack. They both worked from home. Most importantly, they saw through this rail-thin body in a baggy t-shirt to the dog within. Match made!

Dogs don’t replace the love of a husband and father. But they can bring light, laugh-ter, and comfort while providing purpose. Simply petting a dog can decrease levels of stress hormones, regulate breathing, and lower blood pressure. Research also shows that petting a dog releases oxyto-cin, a hormone associated with bonding and affection in both the dog and the hu-man. A dog’s empathic nature is why they are called ‘counselors with fur,’ deployed in times of crisis and disaster to help us through.

This family had been through a lot and needed some help themselves. Mom felt the time was finally right to bring a dog into their home and hearts.

Daisy was returned to us in November 2019. She had been with us in 2018 with her “husband” Cooper, a German Shep-herd mix, and their seven tiny puppies. We were allowed to find Cooper and the pups new homes, but the arrangement was for Daisy to return to her human (spayed and healthy) when the puppies were weaned. Sadly, her human’s situ-ation did not improve, and Daisy came back, but not for long.

Was it a coincidence that the Dad’s nickname for his little girl was Daisy? Or maybe he was guiding this from beyond. It was an instant match.

Just a few months later, Boris (below) is unrecognizable. A dog transformed by love, he romps, plays, swims, and is loving the life afforded to him by an extraordinary rescue and the care of his new family.

Daisy

Humans heal dogs. And dogs heal humans, too.

Recently, one of our volunteers did a home visit for a young mom and her three young children ages three to eight. They live in a lovely house with a large yard in a beautiful neighborhood, but there was an emptiness in their home. The woman’s husband and children’s father had passed away six months before. He had been planning to adopt a dog for his family until he became ill.

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Today, Daisy fills their days with joy, gives them all a reason to look forward together, and has her own new purpose: healing human hearts.

This is the power of love. None of these stories would be possible without your support. Please read about our Fund of Love campaign on the following pages and help if you can. On behalf of Shane, Boris, Daisy, and their people – thank you!

search for a puppy, follow this one: insist on meeting the puppies and their moms where they are raised.

A responsible breeder raises their pups inside a home. Not in a backyard, garage, basement, or kennel. A puppy is going to live in a home, so it needs to be socialized to life in one from the start. That way, it can become familiar with all that it will encounter in daily life: people, sights, smells, and sounds. It will be warm and safe from the elements. Puppies that grow up separated from people don’t get the exposure they need to grow into friendly, outgoing companions. And puppies that are weaned or separated from their moms too early do not acquire key nutrients nor learn the important lessons she can pass on.

A responsible breeder will happily invite you to their home and show you the pups’ birthing box and area in the home where they are raised. They will introduce you to their mom who will be social – like a beloved family pet - not timid or cower-ing. Never agree to purchase a puppy from someone who will only meet you in a public place. Don’t settle for a front or back yard. And ensure that the home they show you is truly theirs. An unwillingness to proudly show you how they raise and care for the mom and puppies is a huge

red flag that behind that adorable face is a puppy mill or home breeder in trouble…and dogs in distress.

What should you do when faced with a breeder who will not do this? Walk away. Sadly, laws are not strong enough to investigate breeders on this alone. If we all work together, we can end the demand and put these operations out of business.What should you do if you are faced with a breeding operation gone wrong? Contact Animal Control and ask for a home check. Not only will the dogs be taken to safety, but Social Services might also be alerted that the humans are also in need. You will be saving lives: human and canine.

These 19 dogs have begun the second chapters they deserve - even adorable Minnie who has mammary cancer that will return at some point. She is home as one of our permanent fosters with Homeward Bound providing all of her medical sup-port.

You can play a roll in ending the sad and miserable life of puppy mill dogs. Share this simple but important information with others. Together, we can change this.

we know she’s going to make somebody a wonderful companion,” Nancy wrote along with detailed observations. Her fos-ter visits began in August. A month later, Shasta found her forever home thanks to the dedication of her foster team.

Shasta got a new name befitting her fresh start. Now known as Skia, she has taken to her new home like she was meant to be there all along.

Interested in short-term foster? Day, over-night and week-long fosters are needed. Complete a foster application on our website. Joanna will be in touch!

Fortunately, our short-term foster program was concurrently being reinvigorated as new foster coordinator Joanna Hook assumed the reins. Homeward Bound has had a long-time successful perma-nent foster program, but short-term foster was in need of new volunteer leader-ship. Joanna has helped to promote and coordinate short-term foster opportunities including day outings, overnight, week-end, and week-long stays.

Dogs from shelters or the streets arrive with little information. Other dogs, like Shasta, transform over time. In these cases, short-term foster gives us insight into how the dog behaves out-and-about or in the home. We had seen successes over time with dogs like Foxy, River, and Sambra, and we knew that a structured program could help more dogs get to well-matched homes faster.

Shasta went on a series of gradually-lengthened foster stays with Nancy Ken-dall-McHenry and her husband, Michael. While she took her yard patrolling serious-ly, she quickly proved herself trustworthy in the home, a snuggle bug, and devoted to all humans including kids. We learned that a secure fence was still a require-ment for Shasta – but her desire to jump was not driven by a search for prey as much as a need to be with her humans. She wanted to follow them everywhere. “She is a delight to have in our home and

How Shasta Got Home: The Benefits of Foster

Two hundred and twenty-three days. That is how long Shasta stayed with us before she was adopted. A yellow Lab with a docked tail (due to a previous infection), she had lived successfully with her then 91-year-old human dad for seven years. With his health failing rapidly, the daugh-ter was concerned for Shasta’s future and asked us to find her a good home.

She had never been a problem at home, but it was clear to us that she had virtually no social interaction with other dogs. Dis-placed, lost and fearful, she went on the offense with other dogs out of defense. Walks were all new to her, and her ex-treme prey drive quickly turned into drag sessions at the sight of birds, bunnies or another dog. To say that she needed work was an understatement. Over several months, our team worked on focus train-ing, walks, and basic commands. She grew calm in the kennel and perfected puppy eyes that earned her extra at-tention. While she was unsuccessful in playgroup, she gradually became more reliable on walks where the focus training proved invaluable. She was re-evaluated and determined ready to go home to a human(s) who understood her unique needs and would keep her safe and out of trouble.

And then she waited. And waited. And waited.

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Dear Homeward Bound,

My name is Roscoe, aka Wayne and Big Beautiful Boy. I was adopted on 4/15/2012. Thank you, Homeward Bound, for finding my perfect, forever home!

I was a wild and uncontrollable one-year-old when I came to your facility. I was untrained, matted, and high-spirited. You took exceptional care of me and inter-viewed prospective candidates trying to find the perfect match for my needs so I could become the loving and caring dog you knew I was deep down inside.

All I can say is discipline, extreme patience, and love can do remarkable things! I have become the trained dog you knew I had hidden in me. My family loves me and calls me their “little (85 pounds!) love bug” because I cannot get enough

love and affection from them. I truly belong to this family, and that is all I ever wanted. I am one happy and grateful dog!

Thank you, Homeward Bound, for finding my perfect, forever home!

Love, Roscoe

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Rio was surrendered to a shelter in Camarillo at the age of nine. He needed ACL surgery before he could go home, then was adopted and returned multiple times. It seems he was waiting for just the right family and he met them in David and Keith. Sadly, their time was too short:

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our precious Rio. We woke up on Christmas Eve to find that he had passed away sometime in the night. We only had him for a short time but we loved him with all our heart and soul. Not know-ing why or how is the hardest part in ac-cepting all this, but we have solace in the fact that he knew he was loved. Good-by my little yeller dog.” – David and Keith

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A Brilliant Success!

You Lit Up The Homeward Bound Giving Tree!Every Thanksgiving we launch our bare, virtual Giving Tree and ask for your help to light and decorate it. As one of our three major fundraising efforts of the year, its success is vital to our mission.

Each star, snowflake, toy, package, deco-ration, and light represents a gift made in honor or in memory of a special some-one—two-legged, or four. Each gift makes a life-changing difference to dogs in need.

We launch our bare tree on Thanksgiving weekend with hope and a leap of faith. By Christmas, you have brought it to twinkling, sparkling life. This year, was no exception and you exceeded our wildest expectations! Your gifts raised a record $137,400 to support the dogs of Home-ward Bound, critically needed funds given the 27% increase in dogs and associated costs we saw in 2019.

Thanks to your generosity, we know that we can help hundreds of dogs on their journeys home this year, while those in need of sanctuary will find a place of com-fort and care with us. Homeward Bound supporters are the very best! On behalf of the dogs and all of our volunteers, we offer our sincere thanks. Your gifts have decked our kennels with love.

Cherry Creek Veterinary Hospital 7955 Watt Avenue, Antelope, CA 95843 Phone: 916-349-2755 | www.cherrycreekvet.com Justina Codde, DVM, MS

A full-service veterinary medical facility, providing excellent medical, surgical and dental care to our patients while promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients.

Planned Giving: A Golden LegacyYou know that sharing your life with any dog is a blessing. Sharing your life with a rescued dog is doubly so. Our mission of rescue, adoption and sanctuary changes Golden and human lives.

By including Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary in your estate or planned giving, you create a legacy ensuring that more Golden lives are saved. And don’t forget your own pets. Providing for them in your estate plan is an important consideration for all of us.

Examples of estate and planned giving instruments include wills and living trusts, life insurance or retirement beneficiary designations, or gifts of appreciated stock. There are many options from which to choose. Naming us in your will or trust, for example, is one of the easiest ways to ensure that future generations of Goldens in need will find a second chance at life.

You can download our Guide to Giving to help you determine the right approach for you—providing current or future benefits to yourself, your heirs, and to the Goldens in our care. You can also download our Pet Guardianship form, entrusting your dogs’ care to Homeward Bound in the event that you or your family members can no longer be there for them. You will find both on our website under “How to Help.”

Mike and Roxy

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How to Reach Us

Your help and ideas are always welcome! Contact team leaders

below if you are interested in helping in any of these areas:

Adoptions and Surrenders &

Sanctuary Development Mike and Jody Jones7495 Natomas Road Elverta, CA 95626

916-655-1410 Fax: 916-655-3410

jjsgoldens@homewardboundgoldens.org

Foster Families fostering@homewardboundgoldens.org

Placement Team

Lynn Pihera, 916-428-2718 homevisits@homewardboundgoldens.org

Golden Taxi (Transport)

Lea Kachler-Leake goldentaxi@homewardboundgoldens.org

Events Planning

events@homewardboundgoldens.org

Volunteering volunteering@homewardboundgoldens.org

Newsletter & Marketing

Audrey Farrington audrey@homewardboundgoldens.org

Training

Kathryn Baines, 916-300-9415 grdogtraining@gmail.com

Kibble & Bids™ Fundraising

kibbleandbids@homewardboundgoldens.org

International Rescue Update

For years, Homeward Bound has worked with trusted partners to bring at risk Gold-ens to our shores a few at a time. In 2019, thanks to the generous contributions of two big-hearted donors, an International Fund was established to address the growing need. Without impacting our normal intake – and while ensuring the health and welfare of all – Homeward Bound brought 53 China dogs to our care and forever homes.

More donors with a heart for these special dogs joined them, placing a unique orna-ment on our Giving Tree each represent-ing a contribution to this Fund. The money

raised will help to ensure our efforts into the coming year.

It is an endeavor over-and-above our work to save local lives, giving dogs from foreign lands safety and permanence while humans on the ground work to change a culture from within. And it would not be possible without your support.

Now, when you click on the donate link on our website, you have the option to make a general donation or a donation to our International Fund. No matter which way you want to help – your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Shop & Donate At No Cost With AmazonSmileConsider designating Homeward Bound as your charity as you do all your shop-ping on AmazonSmile. You get the same great Amazon experi-ence and prices - and the doggies earn 0.5% on each purchase! What a simple

way to give at no cost to you! You will find all the details on our website under “How To Help.”

Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary, Inc. 7495 Natomas Road Elverta, CA 95626 phone: 916-655-1410www.homewardboundgoldens.org

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ROSEVILLE, CA PERMIT NO. 98

For Our Goldens:Nature’s Select Dog Food (donate with your online purchase) Dog Cookies Rubber-backed Rugs Petco & PetSmart Gift Cards Office Supplies Postage Stamps Professional Printing Services

General Maintenance & Laundry Paper Towels Garbage Bags (heavy duty & extra heavy duty) Pooper Scoopers Facilities Supplies Lowes or Home Depot Gift Cards For Landscaping & Our Memorial Garden Green Acres Nursery Gift Certificates Shredded Cedar Bark/Mulch

The Fund of Love Campaign Launches this month! Reunion Picnic, May - Stay Tuned for Date

Printing of the Homeward Bound Newsletter is generously underwritten by Paul Baker Printing.

Our Golden Wish List You can also shop our Amazon Wish List. You’ll find the link on our website!

Dates To Remember Help WantedVolunteer Positions Currently in High Demand: • Feeders: A dog’s best friend and so rewarding! • Walkers: Build bonds of trust through walking, playing, training, and grooming. Help prepare the dogs for their forever homes. • Youth Coordinator: Help lead the next generation of rescue. • Kibble & Bids Team Members: Help us organize our largest event of the year.